{"product_id":"yakisugi-sumi-cladding","title":"Yakisugi Sumi Cladding | Japanese Charred Cedar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$25.80 per linear metre (Inc. GST)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSumi (炭) is the original Yakisugi — Japanese sugi (cedar) deeply charred in Japan, then left bare. No brushing, no oil, no pigment. The same pure-charred finish you'll see on traditional homes, walls and fences across Japan, imported directly from \u003cstrong\u003eJapan Yakisugi\u003c\/strong\u003e in Gifu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt to patina — that's the point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis finish is meant to weather. Over time the charred surface partially flakes and softens to reveal hints of the cedar beneath. In Japan that patina is the defining aesthetic of Sumi cladding — the look is what you're buying. If you want a stable, flat black with no flaking, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yakisugi-brushed-cladding-imported-from-japan\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharred, Brushed \u0026amp; Oiled Yakisugi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor cladding — the classic application.\u003c\/strong\u003e Embraces the patina. Used in Japan for centuries on exterior walls, fences and storehouses. Properly installed exterior Sumi lasts 80+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor use — ask first.\u003c\/strong\u003e The raw char layer is fragile and transfers easily onto clothing, hands and furniture. For interior installs we can apply a specialist consolidant coating that locks the char in place. It's a delicate coating made for a specific purpose — not for high-traffic surfaces. Talk to us about your application before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tongue and groove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9m boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% authentic Japanese sugi (\u003cem\u003eCryptomeria japonica\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan Yakisugi, Gifu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charred only — no brushing, no oil, no pigment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exterior cladding, fences, traditional Japanese-style walls; interior with optional char-locking coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Sumi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the original yakisugi as practised in Japan — not a stylised version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon-positive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each board stores carbon for its full lifespan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived outside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Properly installed exterior Sumi lasts 80+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure char surface. Cracked, alligator-skin grain. No filler, no paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the char meant to fall off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat's the traditional finish. In Japan, Sumi cladding is installed bare and allowed to weather — partial char loss is part of how it ages, and the look it develops is exactly what people are buying. It's been used this way for hundreds of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it inside?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but raw Sumi will transfer char onto anything that touches it. For interior installs we can apply a specialist consolidant coating that holds the char in place. It's a delicate coating for a specific purpose, not for high-traffic surfaces. Talk to us about your application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI just want a flat black wall, no flaking. What should I order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yakisugi-brushed-cladding-imported-from-japan\"\u003eYakisugi Brushed Cladding\u003c\/a\u003e in Black. Same boards — but the char is brushed off and the surface is oil-coated. Stable colour, no transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the lead time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSumi is made to order in Japan. Lead times typically run 8–12 weeks. We'll confirm timing when you enquire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get a sample?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Order a sample pack to see and feel the char texture before committing to the full quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$25.80 per linear metre, Inc. GST.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact our team for pricing on your order quantity, freight, and to discuss whether Sumi is the right finish for your project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kosny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48635969044635,"sku":null,"price":25.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/2677\/9291\/files\/IMG_6823.jpg?v=1779781324","url":"https:\/\/www.kosny.com.au\/products\/yakisugi-sumi-cladding","provider":"Kosny","version":"1.0","type":"link"}